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Topic: Mr. Daniel Lumis - Dragnet character (Read 2231 times)

I noticed that the newest member of the board is named "Mr. Daniel Lumis", who was a character on an episode of Dragnet:

74-"Burglary-Mister"a.k.a. "Mr. Daniel Lumis" Air date: October 16, 1969Written by Burt Prelutsky (See Burt's article about his Dragnet writing assignments, called "Just the Facts, Ma'am.")Cast: John Hudson as Mr. Daniel LumisAmzie Strickland as Amanda TuckerVirginia Vincent as Janice LumisJack Sheldon as Chester AlbertsonMichele Grumet as Doris TuckerAlma Platt as Mrs. Kandell Plot: The episode opens after Lumis, who insists on being called "Mr. Daniel Lumis," has just stolen everything from his blind grandmother-in-law's house. During the investigation Joe and Bill learn that Lumis has also forged checks, jumped bail, and married another woman. He is also engaged to be married to a third woman, with a plan to steal their joint honeymoon bank account after the wedding. Lumis displays a complete lack of remorse for his crimes. JARGON-WATCH: Use of "hinky"